Contra x Shinobi – Cross-Talk Interview Originally published in a January issue of Famitsu, this discussion between Contra: Shattered Soldier director/producer Nobuya Nakazato and Shinobi (PS2) director Toru Shimizu saw them discussing their reactions to their respective games’ reveals, the essence of “cool” in action games, presenting traditionally difficult games to modern audiences and more.… Continue reading Contra x Shinobi – 2003 Developer Interview
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